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Charlotte Helston
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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.
Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.
If you have an opinion to share or a story you'd like covered, contact Charlotte at Charlotte Helston or call 250-309-5230.
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Reports of dogs chasing bighorn sheep to death in the Okanagan
PET OWNERS REMINDED OF CONSEQUENCES, FINES VERNON – The B.C. Conservation Service is investigating reports…
Man charged after allegedly striking fire hydrant, speeding and doing donuts in Vernon
VERNON – A man accused of taking a wild and reckless drive through a Vernon…
Province drops controversial plan to remove land from Kal Park
COLDSTREAM – The provincial government has abandoned efforts to remove land from Kalamalka Lake Provincial…
Okanagan contractor seeks help identifying suspected construction site thief
VERNON – An Okanagan developer is attempting to piece things together after thousands of dollars…
Woman facing charges for hit and run in Vernon last fall
VERNON – Charges have been laid in connection with a hit and run last October…
Avalanche-related deaths down in B.C. despite tragedies
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Avalanche expert Karl Klassen says going into the backcountry is a lot like…
Vernon students surprise peers with hundreds of pink post-it notes
VERNON – Some Vernon high school students have put a personal touch on Pink Shirt…
Millions of dollars in federal campaign spending to come out of taxpayers’ pockets
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Costs add up quickly for election campaigns, but what you might not have…
‘She’s a survivor’: Dog rescued after a month lost in the Shuswap wilderness
SICAMOUS – A Sicamous dog has been reunited with her owners after surviving a month…
Victim describes assault with a BMW in Vernon
“I’M LOOKING OVER MY SHOULDER EVERY TIME A CAR DRIVES PAST ME. I’M WORRIED IT…
Arson charges laid in connection with explosion in Vernon apartment
VERNON – Charges have been laid in connection with an apartment fire in Vernon last…
North Okanagan woman won’t do this again after her Hummer was stolen at the gym
VERNON – A North Okanagan woman will do things differently after discovering someone stole her…
HELSTON: Why education is one of the best investments our government can make
I hate seeing our schools get nickel and dimed, particularly because injecting cash into education…
Okanagan researchers want your bobcat and lynx photos
VERNON – Photos of bobcats and lynx are being sought as part of a university…
Multiple arrests follow shooting, ‘violent break and enter’ in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP have arrested five people in connected with what they are calling…
Okanagan Indian Band announces involvement in creation of rail trail
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan Indian Band is getting involved in the planning and construction of…
Best in Breed terrier from Coldstream ‘full of himself but a real sweetie’
VERNON – Another local dog has earned a top title at the Westminster Kennel Club…
Principal praised for going above and beyond during police incident in rural Shuswap community
CANOE – Principal Shawn Weeks says he was just doing his job, but members of…
Okanagan residents line up at the soup kitchen, not the grocery store, as food costs climb
OKANAGAN – Rising food costs are proving tough to swallow for many Okanagan residents. Higher…
Identity of Vernon motorcycle crash victim released
VERNON – A motorcyclist killed in a crash in Vernon over the weekend has been…
Alleged drunk driver will stand trial for Vernon crash that killed one nurse and injured another
VERNON – A woman charged in connection with a tragic crash involving two local nurses…
Homey and welcoming, Charlotte’s Place fills a big need for marginalized women in Vernon
VERNON – Marginalized women looking for a safe place to go during the day can…
Splatsin advance legal, political fight for jurisdiction over children in care
ENDERBY – The Splatsin First Nation is pressing on with a lawsuit against the B.C.…
New A&W commercial features familiar faces from Vernon
VERNON – When Vernon residents went for breakfast at A&W a couple weeks ago, they…